tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post1038194742392463608..comments2024-03-25T17:56:01.825-04:00Comments on Insecure Writer's Support Group: Writing Successfully from International Best Selling Author, RaShelle WorkmanAlex J. Cavanaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-90093773261029785952014-11-25T10:36:00.286-05:002014-11-25T10:36:00.286-05:00Sorry, I wanted to post as myself not anonymously ...Sorry, I wanted to post as myself not anonymously as Graywolf.<br /><br />I agree the characters are what matter. I look at any books I've loved, or any tv shows I've really enjoyed, it was always about the human condition. What people go through. Even sci - fi / fantasy stuff expresses the human condition in terms of how we relate to others different from ourselves. <br /><br />That to me is what makes writing exciting. What about the human condition do I want to convey, the human drive to persevere? The human ability to love despite a sucky day, week, or lifetime. The human ability to overcome.<br /><br />And of course the failings. How much of our own issues do we cause. All of that is expressible in a series of characters to bring out things we like and dislike about ourselves.<br /><br />The plot and setting, are just mechanisms for showing the human condition.<br /><br />It'd be interesting to do an exercise on creating character profiles using descriptive writing. <br /><br />T.L. Kvanvighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377958893474766028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-81728335912612925402014-11-22T22:42:00.024-05:002014-11-22T22:42:00.024-05:00Hi human,RaShelle,
All excellent points from an e...Hi human,RaShelle,<br /><br />All excellent points from an esteemed human writer such as your good self.<br /><br />Pawsonally, I also think that writing to just the one person and never an audience, is a must. Make it intimate. Make the reader feel like they are part of the story. Indeed, write from the heart.<br /><br />Thank you for this, my human friend.<br /><br />Pawsitive wishes,<br /><br />Penny :) klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-18588500594061746092014-11-22T10:35:09.335-05:002014-11-22T10:35:09.335-05:00GREAT advice! A good team is worth everything! And...GREAT advice! A good team is worth everything! And I wish I could be fearless. It's something I'm working on, so thanks for the reminder to keep attempting it.Caryn Caldwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15338655819410392107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-52235859368080917462014-11-21T11:55:25.510-05:002014-11-21T11:55:25.510-05:00Michelle ~ You're welcome. =)
Tyrean ~ Good l...Michelle ~ You're welcome. =)<br /><br />Tyrean ~ Good luck with your idea. <br /><br />M. J. ~ So true. RaShelle Workmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582252557500502186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-12553358700710495392014-11-20T16:08:50.668-05:002014-11-20T16:08:50.668-05:00I think my favorite is, "Write what you love....I think my favorite is, "Write what you love." There's something about writing when it's written with a passionate, heartwarming perspective that makes it shine!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-7217381671046993922014-11-20T10:03:35.757-05:002014-11-20T10:03:35.757-05:00New ways to promote - just had an idea yesterday f...New ways to promote - just had an idea yesterday from my hubs. He suggested making "introduction" letters with little pamphlets (trifolds) to give to church pastors in our area - but not to mail, to walk into their office - because I've written Christian Fantasy and because I've had better "face-to-face" sales than online sales so far . . . so, I'm off to start that project and I hope it works. (oh, and in the letter, offer a writer's workshop/writer's talk)<br /> <br />Maybe we can all introduce ourselves to interested readers somehow - Renaissance Faires, Scifi/Fantasy conventions, etc with flyers/bookmarks. Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-46061111118794608382014-11-20T02:43:53.361-05:002014-11-20T02:43:53.361-05:00Wow! 700 000 copies is mind-blowing...
Thanks for ...Wow! 700 000 copies is mind-blowing...<br />Thanks for the advice.<br />Such an inspirational post!Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-34832276377905776012014-11-19T20:34:34.510-05:002014-11-19T20:34:34.510-05:00J.L. ~ Exactly. A certain level is good because (a...J.L. ~ Exactly. A certain level is good because (at least for me) it pushes me to write better, but when that inner "evil" makes it so you stop writing, it's not good at all. =)<br /><br />Cathrina & Pat ~ I think we all are looking for the best ways to market. Have you tried FB ads? They are kind of hit or miss, but can be effective. <br /><br />Christine ~ I like to let my editors criticize. With them, my books become better. =)<br />RaShelle Workmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582252557500502186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-30775493349934787732014-11-19T18:29:56.053-05:002014-11-19T18:29:56.053-05:00Excellent advice! Sometimes it's hard to take ...Excellent advice! Sometimes it's hard to take criticism, but it's so important in growing as a writer and putting out the best story you can do.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-71415193692232665792014-11-19T13:33:16.966-05:002014-11-19T13:33:16.966-05:00New ways to promote can sure be the hardest part t...New ways to promote can sure be the hardest part to find sometimes, but have to keep looking.Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-72538220723021119242014-11-19T13:09:06.667-05:002014-11-19T13:09:06.667-05:00Good Advice!! Still looking into new ways to promo...Good Advice!! Still looking into new ways to promote without spending a fortune!Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-32573062714679213262014-11-19T13:06:01.591-05:002014-11-19T13:06:01.591-05:00Congrats on your success, RaShelle. It is true to ...Congrats on your success, RaShelle. It is true to say that the critic within is dangerous if we let ourselves be paralyzed into inactivity.J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-52388976107352745552014-11-19T12:10:54.188-05:002014-11-19T12:10:54.188-05:00Alex - you rock!
L. Diane Wolfe ~ I agree.
Peache...Alex - you rock!<br />L. Diane Wolfe ~ I agree. <br />Peaches ~ Thank you!<br />Susan ~ It's true. And def someday! =)<br />Fundy ~ Good luck. <br />Leanne ~ Jazzed is good. And yes, trends are like fads - they come and go. <br />Shenna-kay ~ I'm so glad to be here. And it's so true.RaShelle Workmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582252557500502186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-58575493454875569072014-11-19T11:58:52.933-05:002014-11-19T11:58:52.933-05:00You have a great work ethic. When Alex mentioned y...You have a great work ethic. When Alex mentioned you would be here Wednesday I had to check out your post and I'm glad I did. Being fearless and surrounding yourself with both knowledgeable and supportive people is essential to success in many things including writing books. Thank you stopping by.Sheena-kay Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-26610382392921110352014-11-19T11:43:34.633-05:002014-11-19T11:43:34.633-05:00The other problem with following the trends is... ...The other problem with following the trends is... It's almost impossible to accomplish because trends change so fast and getting published takes so much longer. Author Leanne Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12886667518427660865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-63176975651192957202014-11-19T11:41:48.807-05:002014-11-19T11:41:48.807-05:00Thank you for this encouraging, empowering post. I...Thank you for this encouraging, empowering post. I feel all jazzed up. : )Author Leanne Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12886667518427660865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-959561993875070592014-11-19T11:34:49.263-05:002014-11-19T11:34:49.263-05:00Powerful tips, RaShelle! Thank you for sharing yo...Powerful tips, RaShelle! Thank you for sharing your expertise on the ISWG. It's inspiring to those of us who aren't published yet.<br /> Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-71980278842780578142014-11-19T11:08:49.787-05:002014-11-19T11:08:49.787-05:00I like the advice about accepting that not all you...I like the advice about accepting that not all your books are going to be big sellers. My favorites series isn't my bestseller either. Maybe someday.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-31045646009632404912014-11-19T10:16:13.971-05:002014-11-19T10:16:13.971-05:00Very good tips, RaShelle. Your profile picture roc...Very good tips, RaShelle. Your profile picture rocks, too.Peaches Ledwidgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13406881743264774589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-82772911942660472522014-11-19T07:41:02.983-05:002014-11-19T07:41:02.983-05:00Considering how much paranormal is still being pro...Considering how much paranormal is still being produced, I'd say those traditional editors are wrong, because the audience is still there.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-43164560311149467202014-11-19T06:43:43.141-05:002014-11-19T06:43:43.141-05:00New ways to promote - working on it!
Thanks, RaShe...New ways to promote - working on it!<br />Thanks, RaShelle - you rock.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com